salary$44,710 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,670per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,620per year
Jobs in the area6,170people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford St. Louis?
Expensive. Rent of $1,297 a month takes 34.8% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in St. Louis, MO?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the St. Louis, MO-IL area is $44,710 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $36,670 and $48,620.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in St. Louis?
Typical rent of $1,297 a month takes 34.8% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area.